National Veterans Art Museum is one of more than 1,800 museums across America to offer free admission to military personnel and their families this summer in collaboration with the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, and the Department of Defense Chicago, Ill. –(ENEWPSF)—May 21, 2013 – Today the[Read More…]
Day: May 21, 2013
DePaul’s College of Education Celebrates K-12 Teachers Who Inspired DePaul Students
Part of college’s 50th anniversary of shaping educators Paul Zionts, dean of DePaul University’s College of Education, said he established the Celebrating Teachers Award to honor teachers who have significantly influenced DePaul students’ lives as part of the College of Education’s 50th anniversary celebration. Nine teachers will be honored June[Read More…]
A Molecular Explanation for Age-related Fertility Decline in Women
NIH-funded scientists find DNA repair systems, including BRCA1, become less efficient Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2013. Scientists supported by the National Institutes of Health have a new theory as to why a woman’s fertility declines after her mid-30s. They also suggest an approach that might help slow the process, enhancing and[Read More…]
Waiting for a Sign? Reearchers Find Potential Brain ‘Switch’ for New Behavior
ANN ARBOR–(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2013. You’re standing near an airport luggage carousel and your bag emerges on the conveyor belt, prompting you to spring into action. How does your brain make the shift from passively waiting to taking action when your bag appears? A new study from investigators at the University[Read More…]
Prairie State College Foundation Hosting Annual Golf Outing Fundraiser
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2013. The Prairie State College (PSC) Foundation is hosting the 20th annual golf outing, Monday, June 3, at the Idlewild Country Club, located at 19201 Dixie Highway in Flossmoor. All proceeds support student scholarships. The foundation awards more than $100,000 annually in scholarships to PSC students. The[Read More…]
Rep. Schakowsky Statement on Jewish American Heritage Month
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2013 – Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on Jewish American Heritage Month: “The month of May is Jewish American Heritage Month where we recognize the many contributions that Jewish Americans have made to the American society and culture. “I am a first generation Jewish American,[Read More…]
Ohio Sierra Club Follows FirstEnergy to West Virginia Shareholder’s Meeting
Activists from 3 states demand accountability on company’s policies MORGANTOWN, WV –(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2013. Sierra Club volunteers gathered at the entrance of this year’s FirstEnergy shareholder’s meeting, waving signs and singing songs as executives and key investors passed by hundreds of colorful yard signs that had been set up along[Read More…]
Lea Industries Recalls Children’s Beds Due to Fall Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2013. Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: May 21, 2013 – Recall number: 13-195 Lea Industries Americana children’s panel bed Recall Summary Name of product: Lea Panel, Loft[Read More…]
Eco-Cuisine Recalls Product Because of Possible Health Risk
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2013. Eco-Cuisine of Boulder, Colorado is recalling all lots of T3314 Basic Brownie Mix, T3333 Betty Brownie Mix with Vanilla, T3388 Ground Beef Style Quick Mix, T3394 Sausage Style Quick Mix, T3416 Chocolate Cookie Mix, T3417 Lemon Muffin Mix, and T3418 English Scone Mix, CM25COOK Basic[Read More…]
Evaluating a New Way to Open Clogged Arteries
Computational model offers insight into mechanisms of drug-coated balloons CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2013. Over the past few decades, scientists have developed many devices that can reopen clogged arteries, including angioplasty balloons and metallic stents. While generally effective, each of these treatments has drawbacks, including the risk of side effects.[Read More…]